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FV59 UDT

2009 Fiat Grande Punto

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,443 mi
Last recorded112,443 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat Grande Punto56,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 UDT
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

offside front upper drop link gaiter slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2023 112,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

offside front upper drop link gaiter slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 94,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 94,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking from nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column universal joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking from nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column universal joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,521 miles

slight play and noise coming from steering rack.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 79,521 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight play and noise coming from steering rack.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 74,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,811 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tread low o.s.r. tyre and cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,270 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tread low o.s.r. tyre and cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,079 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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FV59 UDT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 56,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV59 UDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grande Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV59 UDT registered?

FV59 UDT is a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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